2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 257 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Ranger | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |